Nikka Whisky From The Barrel, 0,5 L, 51,4%

Nikka Super Rare Old Whisky 0.7L 43% The Nikka Super Rare Old Whisky produced by the Japanese whisky giant Nikka has an excellent structure, with a grassy malt base and notes of peat.Nikka Super Rare Old Whisky is an excellent blended whisky, still in the classic Scottish style, whereby the Japanese repeatedly understand how to develop their own character.The malt whisky used here from the Yoichi distillery comes into its own wonderfully and makes this bottling a really very successful Japanese whisky. Rich, stimulating, mouth-watering and with malty notes on the nose. Very soft on the palate, with delicate peat notes and an aftertaste of brilliant depth and lasting length.

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky 0,7L 45%

Hibiki Suntory Whisky Japanese Harmony 0.7L 43% History and production of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony: Japanese whiskies are undeniably trendy. The gentle character in combination with the fresh, fruity bouquet and the mild taste always inspires enthusiasm. And that applies to long-time connoisseurs and beginners alike. The Japanese whisky makers are known for their meticulousness, hard work and sense of tradition. This gives them a veritable reputation. The true skill, however, manifests itself in the incomparable blending art of the Japanese. In no other country in the world are such balanced and extremely harmonious whiskies created by mixing different individual distillates. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony falls into exactly that category, which is not surprising when you consider the name. For production, the company's own grain and single malt whiskies are combined in an elegant way. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony is therefore a perfect introduction to Japanese whisky culture. The constant striving for perfection for the Japanese whisky masters goes far beyond the actual production of the whisky. Therefore, the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is presented in a glass bottle designed with great attention to detail. The 24 finely ground facets on the outside symbolize the seasons of the lunar calendar and the label is made of handmade Echizen paper. This visually underlines the magnificent taste and the external appearance corresponds to the high-quality contents. Taste of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony: The Hibiki Japanese Harmony flows into the glass highly viscous and elegant. The color is reminiscent of polished amber and shimmers wonderfully in the backlight. Rich aromas of rose petals, lavender, apples, pears, cherries and lychees are interwoven on the nose. In the background, there is also a slightly herbal note with hints of rosemary, thyme and coriander. Spicy oak rounds off the aroma wonderfully elegantly and at the same time provides additional complexity. On the tongue, the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is wonderfully soft and gentle. Delicate notes of honey, vanilla, candied fruit, oranges and dark chocolate come to the fore and are supported by a solid oak base. The finish of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is comparatively long and full-bodied. The pleasant sweetness remains, and hints of coconut and a great spiciness also appear. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony lives up to its name and is a perfect example of the elegance and complexity of Japanese blended whiskies.

Togouchi Japanese Blended Whisky Kiwami 0.7L 40% Background information on Togouchi Kiwami: In the now difficult to keep track of the whisky market, it is very difficult for many manufacturers and producers to get attention. Unique selling points are becoming increasingly rare and can only be made clear to the customer with great effort. It is therefore a great help if you can tell an interesting story about the production of your whisky. The best example of this is the Japanese whisky producer Togouchi, which has operated its own distillery on the main island of Honshu since 1918. The so-called Chugoku Jozo distillery initially produced typical Japanese specialties such as fruit liqueurs, sake or the high-proof brandy shochu. Following their love of whisky, they finally began creating their own product in 1990. It should be noted, however, that Togouchi does not distill the whisky itself but buys various individual distillates from Canada and Scotland. A harmonious composition is then created from these in Japan. Since Japanese whisky makers are famous worldwide for their blending skills, it is not surprising that all of Togouchi's qualities have a complex and extremely sublime taste profile and have received numerous awards. What makes Togouchi whiskies unique and unmistakable, however, is the extraordinary maturation process. All whiskies are stored in a 361 m long, disused railway tunnel that runs through massive mountain rock. There, a constant temperature of 15 °C and constant humidity prevail all year round, i.e. optimal conditions for whisky maturation. The Chugoku Jozo distillery showcases the pinnacle of its art with the Togouchi Kiwami. The strictly limited special edition was only released on the French market. Fortunately, a few bottles made it to our shop. The Togouchi Kiwami is a blended whisky made from Canadian grain whisky and Scottish single malt that has been aged for many years. The aroma and flavor profile shows a typically Scottish character and a harmonious lightness, which clearly indicates a high malt content. Taste of the Togouchi Kiwami: As soon as you open the elegant clay bottle, beguiling aromas rise to the nose. A balanced composition of delicate sweetness, fruitiness and pleasant spiciness appears. Herbal notes then initially emerge in the nosing. Coriander, rosemary and lavender are present until citrus fruits, vanilla and heather honey come to the fore. An intense oak spice forms an unobtrusive base. Overall, the Togouchi Kiwami impresses with a full, extremely complex bouquet and a refreshing lightness that is also continued in the taste. On the tongue, the Togouchi Kiwami delights with a strong, intense start. Vanilla, caramel, candied orange peel, pickled ginger and raisins are accompanied by a full oak load. In the background, there are even subtle hints of smoke that blend wonderfully into the complex interplay. The finish is full-bodied and warming and remains on the tongue and palate for a long time. With the Togouchi Kiwami, the Japanese manufacturer has succeeded in creating a truly successful product that elegantly combines the advantages of Scottish whisky with Japanese blending art.

Nikka Coffey Gin 0.7L 47% The history of Nikka The Nikka company can look back on an exciting history. The group was founded in 1934 by the then forty-year-old Masataka Taketsuru, who went to Glasgow as a student in 1918 and during this time studied at the Lagavulin, Craggellachie and Hazelburn distilleries and brought this knowledge back to Japan to work there - under the direction of Shinjiro Torii - as production manager for the Yamazaki Distillery. In 1929 the two finally brought the first Japanese whisky onto the market before Taketsuru went into business for himself in 1934 and produced his first own whisky with the help of a small pot still in the city of Yoichi on the Japanese northern island of Hokkaido, which finally came onto the market in 1940. During the war, Taketsuru was forced to produce alcohol for war purposes and after this time things slowly but steadily went uphill and Nikka now ranks second among Japanese whisky producers behind Suntory. In addition to the original distillery, since 1969 production has also taken place in a much larger distillery in Miyagikyo Prefecture, which is also where Nikka Coffey Gin comes from. Nikka Coffey Gin Nikka Coffey Gin is made using 11 botanicals, which include juniper, coriander, lemon peel, orange peel and angelica root, as well as the citrus plants Amanatsu, Yuzu, Shīkuwāsā and Kabosu, as well as apple juice and Sansho pepper. On the nose and palate, the Nikka Coffey Gin shows a finely integrated citrus aroma and a strong juniper note as well as an enormous complexity that is very rarely found in the gin sector. For us, the Nikka Coffey Gin is one of the few gins that we think is worth tasting neat, although it does give high-quality cocktails like the Martini Dry that certain something and these stand out from the mass of standard drinks with the Nikka Coffey Gin as an ingredient.

Nikka Peated Single Malt Whisky Miyagikyo Discovery Series 0.7L 48% Nikka Distillery After living abroad in Scotland and learning the art of distilling Scottish whisky, Masataka Taketsuru returned to his homeland of Japan. Here he looked for similar conditions in Scotland, with a cold climate, perfect humidity, clean air and access to a water source. Taketsuru found all of this in the small community of Yoichi and founded the distillery of the same name there in 1934. With the desire to create more complex whiskies, Taketsuru explored the northern part of Honshu and found the ideal conditions to open a second location, the Miyagikyo distillery, in 1967. Discovery Series The 'Discovery Series' of the Japanese whisky distillery Nikka includes two new products: Yoichi Non-Peated and Miyagikyo Peated, which are released as strictly limited editions and reflect the different tastes of the two locations. The series will include some special whiskies that will be released annually from now on and will span a long period into 2024, when the distillery will celebrate its 90th anniversary. Single Malt Miyagikyo Peated Whiskies from the 'Miyagikyo' distillery have a rather elegant, fresh character. For the limited edition, this character is given additional fine peat notes. This creates a very balanced, fruity single malt with fine smoky notes.